Starke, Florida
Starke, Florida | |
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From top, left to right: Santa Fe College's Andrews Center, Downtown Call Street at Sunset, Old Bradford County Courthouse, Florida Twin Theatre, David Hurse Stadium | |
| Motto: Southern Hospitality at its Finest | |
Location in Bradford County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 29°56′39″N 82°06′35″W / 29.94417°N 82.10972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Bradford |
| Incorporated | April 4, 1870 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| • Mayor | Andy Redding |
| • Commissioners | Danny Nugent, Scott Roberts , and Shannon Smith |
| • City Manager | Russell A. Mullins |
| • City Clerk | Jimmy Crosby |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.18 sq mi (18.59 km2) |
| • Land | 7.18 sq mi (18.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,796 |
| • Density | 807.47/sq mi (311.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 32091 |
| Area code(s) | 904, 324 |
| FIPS code | 12-68525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0291634 |
| Website | www |
Starke is a city in and the county seat of Bradford County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,796 at the 2020 census. The origin of the city's name is disputed. Starke may have been named in honor of local landowner George W. Cole's fiancée's family or in honor of Madison Starke Perry, fourth governor of Florida.